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Three Big Mistakes We Make With Recycling
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The experts have seen people trying to recycle bowling balls and curling irons. They call it 'wishful recycling'. But paper and plastic items can be problematic too.
How the World Trade Center Slurry Wall Works
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It's been compared Jerusalem's Wailing Wall. What purpose did the slurry wall serve the World Trade Center, and what is its significance now?
Is Glass Recycling in the U.S. Broken?
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Only 25 percent of glass containers used by U.S. consumers were recycled in 2018, the most recent year for statistics. So, why aren't Americans doing better?
Is Styrofoam Recyclable?
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Polystyrene -- the plastic used in items ranging from plastic forks to take-out boxes to life rafts -- can be recycled, but not without costs. What does it take to recycle polystyrene?
Industrial Resins and the Environment
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Industrial resins are found in everything from plastic bags to water bottles. Learn about industrial resins and their impact on the environment.
Do we need biodegradable plastics?
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No all plastic is biodegradable. Could using more biodegradable plastic help our environment? Do we really need it? Find out if we really need biodegradable plastic with this article by HowStuffWorks.com.
Has Online Shopping Changed How Much Cardboard We Use?
Will Amazon's age of home delivery bury the environment in extra boxes? You might be surprised by the answer.
How Space Junk Works
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Space junk is the debris orbiting Earth, left behind by satellites and space shuttles. Find out how much space junk is up there and space junk dangers.
10 Ways to Stop Using Plastic Right Now
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Plastic is doing irreparable harm to our planet. HowStuffWorks looks at 10 easy ways we can all stop using it.
What Does 'BPA Free' Mean and Why Does It Matter?
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The chemical BPA (bisphenol-a) often found in consumer goods, may be linked to human health problems. Learn more about BPA in polycarbonate plastics.